N63702 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N63702 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Brian E Trustee in Waxhaw, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 2, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N63702 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A85A30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N63702 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Tri Cities Airport (KPSC) on January 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N63702 was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N63702. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 2, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH BRIAN E TRUSTEE
Address
9523 BELMONT LN
City
WAXHAW
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28173-7583
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52055060
Mode S Code (Hex)
A85A30

Additional Details

Registration
N63702
Serial Number
17275471
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00022076

Last Known Position

Date
January 22, 2026 (UTC 23:25:04)
Airport
Latitude
46.264242
Longitude
-119.105804

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC